Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Lake County, Illinois real estate market currently shows 1,227 active listings, with 601 pending sales. Homes are averaging 59.7 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 92 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59.7 days on market compared to 52.9 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 7.9% year-over-year, from $511,993 to $552,442.
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Antioch: 60002
Libertyville: 60048
Winthrop Harbor: 60096
Beach Station: 60087
Wauconda: 60084
Wadsworth: 60083
Vernon Hills: 60061
Russell: 60075
Round Lake: 60073
Northbrook: 60065
Mundelein: 60060
Lincolnshire: 60069
ZIP coverage: 32 · Population: 701,078 · Median household income: $110,500
Typical home value: $324,121 · Homeownership rate: 72.3%